Pronunciation

/ˈʃpɛtslə/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

Spaetzle are small dumplings or noodles made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, and salt, typically served as a side dish or accompaniment to meat dishes in German and Austrian cuisine.

Examples

1. “The homemade spaetzle was served with creamy mushroom sauce.”

2. “My grandmother used to make spaetzle from scratch for Sunday dinners.”

Additional Information

Spaetzle can be cooked by boiling the batter in water or by pressing it through a special spaetzle maker or colander into boiling water, resulting in irregularly shaped noodles that are tender and chewy.